United States of America: News

22 May 2025

China

Donald Trump's $600 watch fails spelling test

When you buy a product stamped with the name of the President of the United States, you expect something flashy, expensive, and unmistakably "Trump."

This newspaper released an AI-made reading list featuring fake books

The Chicago Sun-Times, a prominent newspaper in Illinois, has faced backlash for releasing a summer reading list replete with made-up book titles.

21 May 2025

China

China threatens legal action against US over Huawei chip ban

China's Ministry of Commerce has threatened to take legal action against the US.

21 May 2025

Donald Trump

Trump announces $175B 'Golden Dome' defense plan: What is it?

US President Donald Trump has announced plans for a new missile defense system, called the "Golden Dome."

21 May 2025

H-1B Visa

H-1B visa applications have dropped to a 4-year low

The number of H-1B visa applications for the fiscal year 2026 has plunged by 25%, according to data from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

20 May 2025

H-1B Visa

Can you re-enter US on an H-1B visa extension?

Indian professionals who left the United States after their H-1B visa expired may have to re-enter the country for some reason.

20 May 2025

Lawsuits

Delta suing CrowdStrike over outage that caused 7,000 flight cancellations

Delta Air Lines has been allowed to proceed with its lawsuit against cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike.

19 May 2025

H-1B Visa

Why US might deny you entry despite valid H-1B visa

Indian IT professionals with a valid H-1B visa might be denied entry into the US.

18 May 2025

New York City

Mexican Navy ship collides with NYC's Brooklyn Bridge

A Mexican Navy training ship, the Cuauhtemoc, collided with New York City's iconic Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday evening.

17 May 2025

Donald Trump

'In no rush': Trump isn't hurriedly pursuing India-US trade negotiations

US President Donald Trump has claimed that India offered to remove all tariffs on American goods.

17 May 2025

Donald Trump

Moody's downgrades US credit rating over rising debt concerns

Moody's Ratings, a leading global credit rating agency, downgraded the credit rating for the US from AAA to AA1.

17 May 2025

Donald Trump

Is Diddy counting on a Trump pardon?

Sean 'Diddy' Combs, American music mogul who faces serious charges including racketeering and sex trafficking, is reportedly looking into the possibility of a presidential pardon from Donald Trump.

17 May 2025

H-1B Visa

H-1B about to end? Here's how to stay in US

Indian professionals staying in the US on an H-1B visa are facing an uncertain future if they are laid off.

16 May 2025

United Arab Emirates

UAE to build world's largest AI campus outside US

The US and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have agreed to have the latter build the largest artificial intelligence (AI) campus outside of America.

15 May 2025

China

China trying to lure US-based Chinese researchers with attractive salaries

China has launched a number of recruitment programs to lure Chinese-born researchers working in the US, according to South China Morning Post.

15 May 2025

Jaguar Land Rover

Jaguar Land Rover cars won't be built in the US

Jaguar Land Rover, a leading UK-based automaker, has confirmed that it has no plans to set up vehicle manufacturing plants in the United States.

15 May 2025

H-1B Visa

You might lose your H-1B visa because of these mistakes

H-1B visa holders need to be conscious of the mistakes that can put their immigration status in danger.

14 May 2025

China

Gold prices are down today: Here we decode why

Gold prices fell today, as easing trade tensions between the US and China have reduced safe-haven demand for the precious metal.

14 May 2025

H-1B Visa

Can you start working in US without H-1B visa receipt?

Onboarding an employee onto a new job in the US can be a rather complicated process, especially when it involves the H-1B visa.

13 May 2025

India

US is denying student visas to Indians for these reasons

F-1 US visa rejections for Indian students are increasing alarmingly, raising concerns all around.

13 May 2025

World

2 Indian students killed in car crash in Pennsylvania 

Two Indian students, Saurav Prabhakar and Manav Patel, were killed in a car accident on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, United States, last week.

12 May 2025

H-1B Visa

H-1B stamped: Can you enter US on a student visa?

Students in US universities with a job offer in the country are facing an immigration conundrum.

12 May 2025

China

Trade war de-escalation: US and China agree to cut tariffs 

The United States and China have agreed to a temporary truce in their ongoing trade war, with both nations cutting tariffs by 115%.

12 May 2025

China

US and China reach deal to reduce trade deficit

The United States and China have finalized a trade deal following two days of intensive negotiations, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed on Sunday.

11 May 2025

Donald Trump

Get ready for this new visa question during US immigration

The US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has added a mention of the Trump Card Visa on the live application form for the Global Entry program.

10 May 2025

India

This US visa can help you get Green Card faster

The EB-5 visa program has become a popular way to secure a Green Card in the US. It is now trending among investors across the world.

10 May 2025

Google

Google pays $50M to settle racial discrimination lawsuit in US

Google has agreed to a $50 million settlement in a lawsuit, that accused the tech giant of systemic racial discrimination against its Black employees.

This US drone uses AI to pick its own targets

US-based defense contractor AeroVironment has revealed a drone that can choose its own targets and cause a lot of damage upon hitting them.

07 May 2025

World

US, UK issue travel advisories for parts of India, Pakistan 

The United States of America and the United Kingdom have issued travel advisories for certain parts of India and Pakistan.

07 May 2025

India

Gold has become cheaper in India following 'Operation Sindoor'

Gold prices in India have fallen today, following a global decline and profit booking after two days of gains.

07 May 2025

Apple

US: Apple might soon allow 3rd-party app stores on iPhones

US Representative Kat Cammack has introduced a new legislation, the App Store Freedom Act, to promote competition and protect consumers and developers in the mobile app marketplace.

06 May 2025

Russia

Many in US, Western Europe think WW3 imminent: Poll 

A new YouGov poll has shown that many Americans and Western Europeans think a third global conflict could erupt in the next 10 years.

06 May 2025

Astronomy

Bright green fireball lights up the sky: What is it?

A bright green fireball has been spotted in the sky across several western US states.

06 May 2025

Donald Trump

Your Barbie dolls, Hot Wheels cars will now cost more

Mattel, the famous toy maker behind iconic brands such as Barbie dolls and Hot Wheels cars, has announced plans to hike prices in America.

06 May 2025

Donald Trump

Trump bans federal funding for 'gain-of-function' research: What is it?

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that restricts federal funding for controversial scientific research called "gain-of-function."

06 May 2025

India

Good news! US visa slots now open for Indian students

The US Embassy in India has announced that thousands of student visa appointment slots are now open.

05 May 2025

World

Attention! Your US visa can be canceled for these violations

The Donald Trump administration has brought in a new immigration policy in the US, called the "Catch and Revoke" directive.

05 May 2025

Donald Trump

Trump willing to delay TikTok ban in US again

US President Donald Trump has said that he is willing to delay the TikTok ban again.

04 May 2025

Donald Trump

Fed Chair may defy Trump's pressure, keep interest rates steady

The US Federal Reserve is in a tough spot. Officials are inclined to keep interest rates unchanged in their next meeting in Washington.

04 May 2025

Green Card

Green Card lottery results for US now available: Check status

The US Department of State has released results for DV-2026 Diversity Visa (Green Card) lottery.